h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*puts out second bowl of leftover curry for DD* But you'll want a fork, DD.

Owner buddy gone too long. He would sort out telegram ladies. I wouldn't need telegram ladies.
*eats, then has long drink of water then washes face and whiskers and hands*

Food lady, can you sew? I need a backpack.

Who needs a fork you've obviously never eaten curry in an Indian household.

*DD tuck into Curry with his fingers*

Any Nan still on the go?

*the singular Odra speaks from the carpet*

Oh, my lSP is still all wonky, and l still can't load a thing. l hope midnight comes soon...
lt's a bit improved, though. But don't mind me if l suddenly go all fuzzy and/or disappear. Can't be helped, l'm afraid.

Meantime...can l have some of that lamb pasanda? lt's splendid...

*puts all the leftovers out at butler's hatch, along with bowls and naans* Minoova, any buckwheat flour left? Good. Don't worry about the dents now, we'd like you to make chapatis.

Styx, I can't sew. Can anybody here do clothwork?

*MMM* *MMMM*

*DD continues to fill his face*

Lil, I'll fix it...

*closing eyes, focusing -shazammm- ratbackpack appearing*

Yes, I know, I asked you not to ask me for any elf-magic after last night's curry dinner () but backpacks aren't that difficult...

A man who doesn't fancy curry for breakfast two days in a row watches, while sewing, DD with awe. How does one person make such a mess on the white lacy tablecloths?

Purl one, Purl two.

There's pizza, Looney. And coconut icecream...

Titania, an elf backpack! Wow! I'm going to have to go, thunder is combining with RL things like the dog. I'll be back later.

*goes overto elf Lady and picks up backpack, and drags it back to nest for closer inspection*

Congratulations, Styx!

It seems you will be supplied with 2 back packs!

One elf-made, will last 24 hrs from you wriggle into it...

...and one hand-made by Løøny...

...which will take 24 hours to make. Purl three, purl four....

Eats hokey-pokey icecream while sewing.

Purl five, purl six....

*looks at elfpacks* sniff sniff sniff
This disappears suddenly tomorrow?*Settles in nest and watches Looney knit*
Forgot to tell Food Lady! Ant Lady has a map now. A399422.
*gnaws on stick*

My advice to you, Styx, is that you put the Løøny BP into the mine, since the elfish BP won't weigh anything for those 24 hrs it'll last...

Did I mention the elf-pack volume is unlimited?

I might be able to make it last for more than 24 hrs, but that would require something in return to maintain my elf-powers...

*eyes glow at elf lady* What do you value, Elf Lady?

Make me an offer I can't refuse

*or something like that*

*not being sure of what Styx can afford/supply*

Good evening all, good day, Loony.

Styx, there's another option you might consider before you make your decision.

Lintilla has a custom sewing shop over at the Space Centre. She has fabric that has SEP fields fibers woven into it. It's over here:

htp://www.h2g2.com/F35868thread=65622

Titania's offer is wonderful, too. Maybe Lintilla can even enhance Titania's product.

or here, even:

http://www.h2g2.com/F35868thread=65622

*thinks harder* Maybe even a combination of all 3, including Loony's.

*comes back after thunderstorm to find that everything has become Friday evening silent*
*wonders if Styx is still here*

One other thing about this little atelier-Camelot I've made here. There are no mosquitoes.

*fetches her latest book, the Dozois SF Annual, and settles on the chaise lounge*
*Mindspring comes out at a sedate crawl and settles on a pillow nearby, sniffing the evening air*
*there are myriad fireflies in the garden below*

Titania, I've got something that might help with the frequent power drainages.

*Pulls a strange looking gemstone out of his robes*

I think it's called a harmonic gem, or something. Found a small supply of them on a mining expedition to Damogran. Anyway, I think they just might resuply great quantities of magic. Personally, I just drink phlog when I feel drained, but elf magic is more complex.